| ZIP Code | 60406 |
|---|---|
| City | Blue Island |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Cook County |
| Area Code | 464/708 |
| Elevation | 604 ft |
| Latitude | 41.654945 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.681952 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 17031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.2% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.2% ▲ 129% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 569 (4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,469 (31.3%) |
| Some College | 2,308 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 3,036 (21.3%) |
| Bachelors | 972 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,915 (20.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,502 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,000 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,081/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,925 |
| Vacant Units | 761 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,925 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 761 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 60406 is located in Blue Island, Illinois, within Cook County. With a population of 24,887, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.6 years. Economically, 60406 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,502 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 60406 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $166,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,081 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.0%) and renters (51.0%). Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 60406 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.4%. Residents are moderately educated — 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.8%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 60406 stands at 11.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 60406 in Blue Island, IL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 24,887 residents, a median household income of $59,502, and a median home value of $166,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Illinois.